Washer
Contents
Types
Flat washer
Flat washer
Fender washer
Spring washer
Lock washer
Lock washers do not lock, they resist loosening with varying effectiveness. They're designed to be a spring between the bolt head and what it's fastened in, but they are quite weak.
Split washer
Serrated washer
Wedge lock washer
Further Reading
- NASA Fastener Design Manual
- Carroll Smith'sScrew to Win
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